Associate Director of Resident Care

**Job Opening**

**Non Union**

**Job Title**:

- Associate Director of Resident Care - Linhaven

**Job Opening Id**:

- 41484

**# Required**:

- 1

**Business Unit**:

- Community Services

**Division**:

- Long Term Care Homes

**Location**:

- Linhaven Home

**Standard Hours**:

- 35.00 / week

**Full/Part Time**:

- Full-Time

**Regular/Temporary**:

- Temporary

**Salary Grade**:

- 8

**Salary Range**:

- $103,410.00 - $121,660.00

**Post Date**:

- 2025-02-04

**Close Date**:

- 2025-02-10

**Division**:
Long Term Care Homes

**Important Notices & Amendments**:
As an employer of choice, Niagara Region offers competitive salaries and benefits, a defined benefit pension plan, a corporate wellness centre, access to the Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP), mentorship and training programs, employee recognition programs, and more. In addition, the Region recognizes the value of having flexible work arrangements to support better work-life balance for our employees.

**Temporary Duration**:
Approximate Duration: up to 6 - 9 months

**About Us**:
Serving a diverse urban and rural population of more than 475,000, Niagara Region is focused on building a strong and prosperous Niagara. Working collaboratively with 12 local area municipalities and numerous community partners, the Region delivers a range of high-quality programs and services to support and advance the well-being of individuals, families and communities within its boundaries. Nestled between the great lakes of Erie and Ontario, the Niagara peninsula features some of Canada’s most fertile agricultural land, the majesty of Niagara Falls and communities that are rich in both history and recreational and cultural opportunities. Niagara boasts dynamic modern cities, Canada’s most developed wine industry, a temperate climate, extraordinary theatre, and some of Ontario’s most breathtaking countryside. An international destination with easy access to its binational U.S. neighbour New York State, Niagara attracts over 14 million visitors annually, as well as a steady stream of new residents and businesses.

At Niagara Region, we value diversity - in background and experience. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We aspire to hire and grow a workforce reflective of the diverse community we serve. By doing so, we can deliver better programs and services across Niagara.

For the Region's full employee equity statement, Working at Niagara Region - Niagara Region, Ontario.

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**Job Summary**:
Reporting to the Director of Resident Care, the Associate Director of Resident Care, in consultation with the Director of Resident Care, is responsible for providing safe, resident focused, quality nursing services in the Long Term Care Home to residents, while ensuring compliance with Ministry, legislative, and corporate expectations.

**Education**:

- Must hold a current certificate of registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario at least at the Registered Nurse level
- Post-Secondary degree in Health Services or Administration

**Knowledge**:

- At least 3 years of current related experience in a Long Term Care Home
- At least 3 years of current related experience in management.
- Demonstrated leadership and communication skills is preferred.
- Knowledge of electronic documentation software
- Knowledge of the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care Homes Act and Regulations; Occupational Health and Safety Act; and the Accreditation Process

**Responsibilities**:
**_ Manage the Nursing department in consultation and collaboration with the Director of Resident Care (50% of time)._**:

- Supports/facilitates all nursing related issues in the Long Term Care Home.
- Supports/facilitates the medication administration program, monitoring drugs and narcotics to ensure their control and safekeeping.
- Assists staff in resident care in times of emergency to instruct staff on improving care methods or when assistance is required by staff
- Supports and facilitates the implementation and evaluation of mandatory programs under the Long Term Care Act including skin and wound, falls, pain, restraints, and continence
- Provides leadership to all areas of the nursing department in line with the divisional operations plan and strategic directions, Departmental and Corporate priorities, and the Council Business Plan.
- Supports/facilitates the Continuous Quality Improvement Program of the Home by completing Inspection Protocols, indicators, annual program evaluations, balanced scorecard, and participating in Accreditation related activities. Identify areas for improvement and implement initiatives.
- Supports/facilitates the coordination of the ordering, inventory management, distribution, and appropriate and safe use of supplies and equipment for the nursing department.
- Chairs/attends various meetings as required
- Supports/facilitates the infection control program for the nursing department
- Leads staff education session